What I Wore To Chicago


Basically, pajamas!

We left early Saturday morning with the intention of sleeping in the van on the way there. I wanted to wear something that would be comfortable for the 8-hour drive, but still look cool for padding around Chicago. These cartography leggings from NA Clothing seemed like the perfect choice! Not only are they very comfortable and pajama-like, but they feature a road map of the Los Angeles area--very fitting for a road trip. I like how the striped top clashes with chaotic lines of the leggings. It's sort of nautical, right? Plus, it's so comfy! It feels like an old hand-me-down I used to have.

I was eager to wear these awesome new 80%20 Molly mesh shoes, but unfortunately Chicago weather (sideways snow and sleet!) deemed I cover up my toes with Doc Marten's. The silhouette is similar, though. How awesome are these shoes?! I can't wait to wear them again. They're part of the 80%20 2010 Spring collection available at Karmaloop. You guys have to subscribe to their blog if you haven't already. It's seriously one of the best sources for the newest stuff from all the coolest brands. I highly recommend it! Oh, and by the way, would you like a free pair of 80%20 shoes?

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We got to Chicago with enough time to check out some record shops and used book stores before the show. Also, we got some really yummy Thai at a restaurant next to Reckless Records. The show was so sick! Shellac opened for The Ex, and it was by far one of the best shows I've ever experienced. I didn't bring my camera, but you can see a few pics taken with my cell phone here at my Twitpics account.


This video is The Ex performing a different show last month, but you get the idea. Can you listen to this without shaking your head or moving your body in some way? I can't!

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Filed in: Outfits by Annie Spandex.


44 Responses to “What I Wore To Chicago”

  1. Sher, on March 23rd, 2010 at 3:33 am Said:

    I think you officially have the coolest tights/ leggings ever! I love this one, so cool!!

    Hah, most of the time I don’t feel like a 29 and it probably shows through my outfits! I would never have guess you were 29 too! Sometimes I feel like I’m the only blogger in my age group:P

    xx

  2. Annie Spandex, on March 23rd, 2010 at 3:54 am Said:

    Sher – Pffft! 29 is young :)

  3. All Women Stalker, on March 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 am Said:

    Oh my! Them leggings! I may be falling in love RIGHT THIS MOMENT.

  4. tor (fabfrocks), on March 23rd, 2010 at 5:28 am Said:

    I love those leggings! I wonder if they do a London underground version – that would be truly awesome!

  5. daisychain, on March 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 am Said:

    oh.my.god. those leggings.

  6. April, on March 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am Said:

    SUCH. COOLTASTIC. LEGGINGS.

  7. Love, on March 23rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm Said:

    YOU ARE THE GREATEST. I love your spandex pants every time.

  8. Iris, on March 23rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm Said:

    love your style! :)

    besos:)

  9. Eli, on March 23rd, 2010 at 2:40 pm Said:

    ah I love those leggings so much!

  10. lenorenevermore, on March 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm Said:

    wow Annie,
    I’ve never seen the road map on anyone’s legs before!
    fab*

  11. Annie Spandex, on March 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 pm Said:

    tor – Yeah, that really would be awesome!

    Everyone – Thanks! xoxo

  12. Marlena, on March 23rd, 2010 at 9:13 pm Said:

    I’m spazzing over those leggings!
    They’re so cool <3

  13. Love, on March 23rd, 2010 at 10:12 pm Said:

    They need to do an NYC version. It’s only right. Dimepiece is an L.A.-based brand though.

  14. erica, on March 23rd, 2010 at 11:13 pm Said:

    like everyone else i’m lovin’ the leggings. i wonder if they deliver to new zealand? :)

  15. jasna, on March 24th, 2010 at 4:02 am Said:

    Luv ur leggings! Hope u are having a lovely wk! X

  16. Clara, on March 24th, 2010 at 7:07 am Said:

    Wonderful look
    lovely blog
    xxx

  17. enc, on March 24th, 2010 at 7:49 am Said:

    Brilliant picks, as always. I love the leggings!

  18. Danielle, on March 24th, 2010 at 8:25 am Said:

    The tights are awesome. I could go for a whole bodysuit like that.

  19. chloe, on March 24th, 2010 at 11:39 am Said:

    wowwee, just look at those leggings, there’s SO great! looking good with the stripes too x

  20. xs, on March 24th, 2010 at 12:47 pm Said:

    i love how graphic those leggings are! they look great with stripes.

  21. prettyneons, on March 24th, 2010 at 1:26 pm Said:

    map legs that is bonkers-good bonkers not bad bonkers,and how handy for a road trip. A road trip must be such a blast, I’m always collecting books on road trip adventures you lucky thing you!
    I would go on a road trip in England but it’s sort of all the same here, forever fucking pissing down ha!
    peace
    prettyneons x

  22. Matt Stratton, on March 24th, 2010 at 1:55 pm Said:

    Yeah, you definitely timed the weather wrong…this weekend was terrible, but the days before and after the weekend were gorgeous!

  23. grace, on March 24th, 2010 at 2:25 pm Said:

    wowwww glad you had fun! love reckless records and the thai place next to it…wish i had seen your post earlier! i wanted to go to that shellac show but felt sick over the weekend….seems like you had a great time though!

  24. MJ, on March 24th, 2010 at 3:16 pm Said:

    I love the roadmap leggings – they’re bonkers! :)

  25. amy, on March 24th, 2010 at 6:11 pm Said:

    those leggings are beyond amazing. i may have to get them as a souvenir for my years in LA. brilliant!

  26. Annie Spandex, on March 25th, 2010 at 2:26 am Said:

    Love – I totally agree. I’d also love to see a Nashville pair, personally. :)

    erica – NA is working on getting their website up and running. Once it is, I’ll be sure to let you all know!

    Danielle – That would be intense!

    prettyneons – If it’s any consolation I would LOVE to visit London!

    Matt – I know! It was pretty bad luck. I’d thought I’d seen the last of snow for this winter!

    grace – Oh girl, I didn’t know you were in Chicago! I would have loved to meet up with you. xx

    EVERYONE – Thanks, babes!!

  27. Grant, on March 25th, 2010 at 4:21 am Said:

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH !!!

    I missed so much by being away.

    I L<3VE those leggings darling – they’re amazing – and the whole ensemble makes me want to jump in the car and go exploring.

    Xx

  28. Lisa - Alterity, on March 25th, 2010 at 9:31 am Said:

    Cool leggings!

  29. Clare, on March 25th, 2010 at 9:35 am Said:

    Love your leggings! Love the whole look actually…

    tweet tweet tweet

    x

  30. Robyn, on March 25th, 2010 at 10:06 am Said:

    Those shoes are crazy+amazing=cramazing.

  31. Audrey J, on March 25th, 2010 at 7:14 pm Said:

    You’re pretty awesome. You’ve one of the best different unique styles i’ve seen. This is what i’m talking about!

  32. Wanderlusting, on March 25th, 2010 at 8:11 pm Said:

    Wow – this is why I (begrudgingly) love leggings – I went from ragging on them to wearing them all the time now cuz they really are like PJS. Yours are duper cool though I know on me they wouldn’t be all that flattering!

    The shoes are awesome, you’ve totally got me hooked on 80/20 now. Glad you like the Wren boots, I am in LOVE. I’ll let you know when I have pics up of me actually wearing the babies!

  33. Shin, on March 25th, 2010 at 10:01 pm Said:

    Those leggings are super hot!! I love the print! xoxoxoxoxox

  34. Stella, on March 26th, 2010 at 12:26 am Said:

    Awww, you wore those leggings when I was driving all over LA! Fitting! :)

  35. kirsty, on March 26th, 2010 at 6:24 am Said:

    wow those leggings are awesome xoxox

  36. Style with Benefits, on March 26th, 2010 at 6:40 am Said:

    Love those shoes. And the leggings… very cool. You are rocking this look!

    xo, becs

  37. kat, on March 26th, 2010 at 7:52 am Said:

    wow, love those leggings!!

  38. Becca, on March 26th, 2010 at 5:49 pm Said:

    These leggings are so neat!

  39. Annie Spandex, on March 27th, 2010 at 12:26 am Said:

    Robyn – “Cramazing!” I love it :D

    Audrey J – Thank you, that means a lot to me.

    Wanderlusting – Yes!! They are THE BEST

    Stella – Hehe, I could have come in handy for you as a navigator! xx

    EVERYONE – Thanks for all the sweetness!

  40. Panty Buns, on March 28th, 2010 at 10:37 am Said:

    You look gorgeous and very snuggly in that Super-soft striped top, the fishnet fingerless gloves and those fantastic road map leggings. I would think your significant other would want to study those maps at length. Practical, pretty and hot!

  41. Cheray Natalie, on March 28th, 2010 at 6:28 pm Said:

    Those road map leggings are the greatest…ever!! :)
    They looks super comfy too
    Cheray x

  42. Jess B, on March 30th, 2010 at 10:58 am Said:

    Those leggings are INSANE. In the best possible way. I thought they were the London tube map because that’s branded on everything, but that is such an awesome idea!

  43. H&M Clothing, on May 22nd, 2010 at 11:05 pm Said:

    wow I have never seen such leggings! they are so pretty!!!

  44. enterrement de vie de jeune fille, on July 2nd, 2010 at 1:53 pm Said:

    Wow ce legging est top.
    Lilou

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